Appendix A Flashcards
Absorb
To soak up or take in.
Adverse Reaction
A range of untoward affected (unintended and occurring at normal doses) of drugs that cause mild to severe side effects including anaphylaxis (cardiovascular collapse) adverse reaction’s are always underdesirable.
Analgesic
Relieves pain without loss of consciousness.
Anemia
Lack of adequate oxygen-carrying ability of blood.
Angina
Chest pain caused by poor blood supply to the heart muscle.
Antiacid
Neutralizes stomach acid
Antibiotic
Kills or slows down the growth of bacteria.
Anticoagulant
Prevents the blood from clotting.
Anticonvulsant
Control seizures.
Antifungal
Interferes with the growth of fungus.
Antihistamine
Dries mucus secretions in the respiratory tract; also decreases allergic reaction’s.
Anti-inflammatory
Decreases and inflammation or swelling.
Antipsychotic
Depresses the brain function or corrects chemical in balance in the brain.s
Aphasia
Loss of the ability to speak.
Axilla
The underarm area, “AKA” the “armpit”.
Buccal Tablet
Tablet made to be placed between the cheek and gum.
Capsule
Drug that is placed in a gelatin-like container.
Cardiac
Having to do with the heart.
Clean
Free of disease-causing bacteria.
Colon
The large intestine.
Constipation
Hard bowel movement that is difficult to pass.
Controlled substance
Drugs that are potentially addictive.
Decongestant
Encourages sinuses to drain.
Discontinued
Medications no longer taken by the resident.
Dose
The amount of drugs to be taken.
Duration of action
The length of time a drug has a pharmaceutical effect.
Electrolytes
Excretion of waste products by the skin, kidneys, and intestines. The main route of drug elimination is through the kidneys; other routines include feces, lungs, saliva, sweat, and breast milk.
Elixir
Medication dissolved in alcohol and flavored with sugar. (Syrup)
Enteric coated
Tablet with a special coating that does not break down until it reaches the small intestine. Enteric coated tablets cannot be crushed.
Epidermis
The outer layer of skin.
Esophagus
The tube-like structure that carries food and fluids from the mouth to the stomach.
Eye ointment
Sterile semi-solid preparation for ophthalmic use only.
Fracture
Broken bone.
Hyperglycemic
High blood sugar level.
Hypertension
High blood pressure.
Hypoglycemic
Low blood sugar level.
Inhale
To breath in.
Inhaler
A device used to get medications into the lungs.
Instillation
Putting a liquid slowly, drop by drop, onto a body surface or into a body cavity.
Interactions
A situation where drugs interfere or alter each other’s actions.
Laxative
Promotes bowel movement.
Lotion
Semi-liquid preparation of a drug for external use.
Lozenge
Disc of medication intended to be dissolved in the mouth.
Medication
Any substance (over the counter) used to treat, cure, or prevent illness, symptoms, or disease.
Meniscus
The concave shape of the top of a column of liquid.
Metabolize
To break up into useable substances.
Metric system
A system of measurement based on the decimal system.
Narcodic
A drug that alters perception of pain and that, with repeated use, may result in physical and psychological dependence.
Nebulizer
A device used to add liquid droplets in the air; usually used to get inhaled medications into the lungs.
NSAIDS
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Reduces inflammation without the use of steroids.
Ointment
Semi-solid preparation of a drug for external application.
